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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he would consider that the breeding of hounds and fox harriers be exempt from the new puppy farm licence law, similar to the arrangements made for the greyhound industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/07]

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (11 Dec 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I am delighted to address the House on budget 2008. I compliment the Minister, Deputy Cowen, and his officials for the manner in which they produced this prudent document. The Minister has availed of the opportunity to be fiscally responsible and to react to the changes to the economy since last year's budget. The management of the national debt is most responsible. It has been kept to...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of an appeal in relation to an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason the application was previously refused even though the person's references are impeccable and the person has exceptional qualifications for the job that was applied for; and if he will make...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I propose to share time with Deputy Joe Behan.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: The annual report for 2007 of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime states that the total number of drug users worldwide is now estimated at some 200 million. This is a shocking figure, equivalent to approximately 5% of the global population aged between 15 and 64 years. We must constantly strive to ensure that the measures and policies in place to address the problem of drugs are...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in progressing the Burncourt/Glengara water treatment plant in south Tipperary to tender stage. [31441/07]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will proceed with the proposed reduction of reimbursed cost price of medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30258/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason private bus operators were not made fully aware that the fuel rebate on scheduled services within the State was being withdrawn; and if he will introduce a new grant or scheme to replace it. [30062/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an appointment will be made to see an ears, nose and throat specialist in Waterford Regional Hospital for a child (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30267/07]

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Chris Andrews. I do not intend to malign young people. On the contrary, society and elected Members must understand the pressures and anxieties young people experience and try to alleviate them through effective local and national policies. It is an important job of Government and public representatives to make and implement policies about young people on...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department will review pro-rata pensions with a view to increasing same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27107/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision on their application will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26928/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision on their application will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26929/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for long term residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [26375/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (24 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of applications for naturalisation by persons (details supplied) in south Tipperary; and when a decision will be made on their applications. [25692/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used when allocating school catchment areas; if there is a review of boundaries; and when it will take place. [24199/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress in setting up anti-social behaviour action teams in the local authority areas of south Tipperary as set out in the programme for Government. [24198/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (17 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of behaviour warnings that have been issued in respect of adults and children in Tipperary under the ASBO legislation. [24197/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: I propose to share time with Deputy White.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Mattie McGrath: This is my first time to speak in the House and I take the opportunity to congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on his elevation to high office. I wish him well in his term. I am grateful for the opportunity to address the House on this important Bill. The updating of regulations relating to the diverse charities sector will create a framework for both national and local organisations involved...